Front bumper...?
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Front bumper...?
I am finishing up the fiberglass work on my 85. It has fiberglass doors, front fenders, hood, and valance right now. I have the front bumper as well, but I am undecided on to use it or not...
It only weight about 4-5 pounds and is a great light weight option, but it is a mold of the factory bumper. This car will be for drag use only and never see the street. I have been wondering if it will be better to get a full front bumper similar to Mariah style. Not a half bumper, but a full bolt on fiberglass bumper.The weight gain shouldnt be more than 10lbs and i am thinking the aerodynamics of it would be worth the slight weight gain... Most high HP/sub 9 second 1st gens have some type of air dam up front.
I havnt been able to find any used ones after a few months of looking. So i will have to buy new. But I don't really know where to look besides eBay... And they don't say whether they are half or full bumpers.
I been looking at these, but I think these will be a little heavier then I want. But I am pretty sure this is a full front. But little to pricey as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-85-Mazda-...item5d3210839e
This one is decently priced, but I am unsure if its a half or full bumper. anyone know?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180639690028...84.m1423.l2649
It only weight about 4-5 pounds and is a great light weight option, but it is a mold of the factory bumper. This car will be for drag use only and never see the street. I have been wondering if it will be better to get a full front bumper similar to Mariah style. Not a half bumper, but a full bolt on fiberglass bumper.The weight gain shouldnt be more than 10lbs and i am thinking the aerodynamics of it would be worth the slight weight gain... Most high HP/sub 9 second 1st gens have some type of air dam up front.
I havnt been able to find any used ones after a few months of looking. So i will have to buy new. But I don't really know where to look besides eBay... And they don't say whether they are half or full bumpers.
I been looking at these, but I think these will be a little heavier then I want. But I am pretty sure this is a full front. But little to pricey as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-85-Mazda-...item5d3210839e
This one is decently priced, but I am unsure if its a half or full bumper. anyone know?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180639690028...84.m1423.l2649
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ah, well I know *cough* if I were to do about 100mph with the stock front it feels like it wants to wash but with the air dam feels better planted ... think of a funny cars front .. but heck I don't know your setup for all I know your going to running bone stock 12a and are going faster by getting lighter and the dam may be too much to over come hence slowing you down
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Have you looked at these: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/product_in...roducts_id=490
I know it isn't a bumper skin but it should help with weight.
I know it isn't a bumper skin but it should help with weight.
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Have you looked at these: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/product_in...roducts_id=490
I know it isn't a bumper skin but it should help with weight.
I know it isn't a bumper skin but it should help with weight.
But if I do find a full bolt on fiberglass front bumper, I plan to make a set myself...
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Have you looked at these: http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/product_in...roducts_id=490
I know it isn't a bumper skin but it should help with weight.
I know it isn't a bumper skin but it should help with weight.
I think it's worth removing the front bumper and shocks to lose the weight. Thing is heavy.
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